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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-06
MARRIED.

tho house OF fhe brides parenta
2sth April BY the Rev. DR.. John Hall. brother Of
bridegroom assisted by the Row MI Nelson Of Memorial
Presbyterian charca Brookyn James Hall and Alice r.,
daughter OF william G. Mcbride Brooklyn.
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un onnrnr nrnnnRAnY FAToR

The county Democracy Executive Committee "a, e'enns
r.s,.a thr.e resolutions One thanked Mayor he" ' w
no, ement IN favor OF small pafls IN TIE oehsev
49,. 80, IN. second wanted the Mayor, Controller
p~ls of pubIc orks added to the subway Com
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Euecil! NJtlce5.

A Now on Free Exhibition Day and evening
AT oRTGIEs' ART GALLERIES
S45 AND SAT BROADWAY.
THREE COMBINED PRIVATE COLLECTIONS.
The most Important exhibition Of exclusively
AMERICAN PAINTINGS
offered for sale In many years.
The best Genre and Landscape Artists here worth
represented The paintings mostly cabinet Size and tas
sale is absolutely unreseryed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-06
i. NJ. WHITE.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, May 5.-F NJ. White, for fifteen years
president of the Mississippi and Tennessee Railroad died
to- night in this city,
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LEATES FROM ONE DAYS NOTE BOOK.

Senator Edmunds was at the Murray Hin Honl
Yesterday Ito came from Warrington. no said, Tor a
three days visit 10 New-lork because he dld NOT
know what else TO do AMI found II dun IN the "a
tional Capital. His wife and daughter are WIN MN
said that at present he had no ideas that he eaI'u
to CA press ~ the public
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-06
SURVEYOR BEAr1IB A ROCK or OFFENCE.


At the annual meeting OF the New-York Civil Ser
vice Reform ASSOCIATION, held in one OF the small
halls in the Cooper Institute Building last night
George william Curtis. the president, occupied the
chair and delivered brief address 20 the eighteen
other mem bers present lie had great many pleasant
things to say about the present National Admnistra
ton and held that the unquestioned popular
strength of the President was due TO his honest
efforts to conduct the Government IN an honest way
ana TO advance tho cause OF Civil Service reform.
Tn, report OF the Executive Committee, read by
Secretary William Potts, comprised largely a review
of the work Of the association during the year III
tated that tue tendency to consider The public service
rs "A field where merit and fitness should control IN the
matter OF appointment and removal has become more
ana more general and that in this regard rather than
In tbp enactment OF additional laws or the extension
nj the scope OF those already In existence the most
propress has been noted One part OF the report was
this:
IL Is with regret that have 10 record the TACT tat MI
Beatte still continues 10 occupy the posl1Oh U" '
ng us shows the system Of standardization pursued ny
him s sorouay detTment OF the public serVco ana
that nh proper conduct OF the office "a 10 DC as ong
he incumbent EHOrts have teen hereoioe
made and continued 10 bring this fact clearly 70 'ho
attention Of his superior oihcefe
These officers elected:
President George William Curtis vice presidents John
Iay carl rchurl George - Fsrchd, Orlando IL. Potter,
Wiillsm H. lodge Roswell ID. Hitchcock, oswald Ottenh0I'
Ter Horace l. Deming secretary William Potts treasurer
" nnrt Edward cary Charles Collins, George walton
Green Eal Hall Walter Howe, A. H. MacdoDo1gh. Dan
lei Waeone George Haven Putnam, Theodore Roosevelt
edward NJ shepard Horny L. sprasue' William H. ihonsOn'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-06
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

In the diagram line shows tho barometre huc
tuaons yesterday observed at the United states sigma
this The dashes Indicate the teper
ture noted at Hudnuts pharmacy 2l5 broadway
tribune OFFICE May 6-1 A. M-Yesterday made
the fifth generally fair ard bamy day OF the present Sc
ries There was no wind worth mentioning The oarom-
eer kept steady and the temperature ranged Deween
$50 and 769 the 053s) being % lower IMAM
on the corresponding day last year. and the same as
ON Wednesday. - ,, =,
In and near this city to-day there viii! probably be
cooler, partly cloudy weather, followed by rain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-06

Mr. De Paw was prominently identified with the
American Plate Glass Company of which corporation he
president and associated In several enterprises
with William H. English. He was the founder OF the
University at Grecncaste Ind which bears his name.
and gave nearly million dollars 10 the institution Mr..
DE Paw was born In Indiana in 1922, and left PEN
nes orphan at the OF sixteen and worked himself
10 tho foremost rank among the business OF his
state He was successfully mill owner, merchant
banker and a grain dealer lie noted for his
tensve charities in behalf OF education aud founded and
maintained q seminary for girls in addition to his
siye gifts TO De Paw University.
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KILLED BY AN ELECTRIC sHocK.

anisson The third OF beer" and
as adopted with loud ana unanimous aye"
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The llst of artists includes

The list Of artists includes:
BAKER W.R BROWN, JIG.
BRUSH. GEO. ID. II. BLAkELOCh hAs
BIERSTADT. A. BlRNEl, W v.
BRlDGMAN, f. A. BRISTOL, Is.
CHASE HARRY. CHASE W. Al
CREIEkLDS, X CUkRAN, Z. -
DE HAAS 81 H DEWEY, c. NJ.
DIELMAN, I. FhkklE u
GIFFOKD = K GUY, ST.
HAN T1S NJ HARRIS, C. X.
UARSETT w NJ HAsSAM, f. CHILDR
HENRY r. [. HOVENDEN. THOS.
INNESS, GEO. JONES, r; y
JONES, H. BOLTON JuENGLlNu, +.
LAFARGE j. MACY, W
MAYNARD, GEO. w. McENIEE J.
MCCORD, J. H. MlNOh, T.
MOLLER LOUIS MORAN, fEhCd
MORAN, ThOS. AOMBkAt II; ..
MURPHY. J. 4. NlCHOLS r. IL
RORRTSS H. w, RYDER r. u.
sHURTLEfF. T. NJ SMITH u. r.,
ufRiCH G. f. WAGNER, FRED.
WATGU T. WEEKS. r. l..
WHITTRIDGE, W. MlGGiNs' u
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The AnPoVerty Society -, =
and McGiynns speech. see this weeks Standard, on
today g6 Ann.sL All new sdealers. cents.
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The Anti-Poverty soc

pintis Chloridcs,
The Ousehold disnf ectant
Always useful, peoally 50 whom hoasec!eaning.
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Plntrs Chlorides

Dying IN the FItby tsuIttr
ISN'T than dying OF pains IN back chest anuJoln
use Bonson's Plastcrs for hea tn Ind happiness
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-06

Robert Garrett was uptown on Broadway yesterday
morning. looking moro Ike an Englishman than ever
and having bright pink bud in the butonhOe Oi his
light gray English-cut coat He hal Iair OF tan
colored gloves and big stick "a English witch
hazel III his hand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-06

Ex-Congressman II. ID. Money, Of Mississippi who Is
at tho Fifth Avenue Hotel, prominent aspirant
for the position Of Postmaster General In the cabinet
OF President Cleveland Ho chairman OF tho
Committee on Postal Affairs In tho House and was
considered by his friends well equipped fOr the
work Of tho department. Having failed 20 secure
tho position, he has opened law Ooe In Washington
and settled down there 70 a considerable PTactIco
Io remarked yesterday thet be was a resident and
not q citizen OF Washington. "A citizen OF Washing
ton" said he. sis man without country. You
want know what think Of President Cleyeland's
Intentions Well. my impression j. that bo has not
vet given any thought to tho future. ! do not be-
levo that no has given denomination moments CON
sheraton As things are at present he VIII be re-
nominated. / would much rather sce some other man
at the head OF the ticket, but know that he DC
renomnated II no desires IL. His Administration has
been an honest one Things have not gono TO pieces
as some people expected they would Tho Affairs
Of tho Government have gone on quietly and success
fully The President Is In the position TO dictate his
rcnOninn Ion II he &c 10 do ! do not con-
slider myself any longer In politics. i am counted
nut enirelv -
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MARRIED.

by o0unteriets OF Colgstes popular toilet soaps
Cashmere Bouquet Is largely Untitled Beware
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-06

CHICAGO. May 5.-w. q De PAW, tho wealthy glass
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-06

One OF the old soldiers in the city yesterday 10
attend the annual reunion Of the Third Army Corps
was Colonel John IL. Mc2lIOy, editor Of The National
Tribune" of Washington Colonel McElroy was one OF
the youngest soldiers oil the lie WAS for many
years associated win ID. r. Locke IN the olt3rbip %
wrote a "Histoiy Of Andersonville," which has be-
como a standard WORK. lie also wrote war novel
which had a wide sale. The Colonel Is slendcrly
formed man, with a round face, blue eyes, and Large
silken brown mustachc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-06

Tho arrival OF the Hawaiian Qneen in Washington
as announced in yesterdays payers. caused Hurry
later in the day at the Fifth Avenue Hotel There
were a number of ladies and gentlemen among the
fresh arrivals there who were announced 60 be from
Honolulu and il became nOised about that the party
was tho Queen and her suite, travelling mcoghltO'
No; n fow curious persons tiPtOcd about tho dining
room entrance TO catch glimpse OF the supposed
ROYAL party The Honolulu people at the hotel are
O. g. Beckley and wife, samuel NOwnen ana MISS
Nowlicu, A. Herring, who arc IN ono party, ana
Misses p, 4. aud A H. Neumann, X Mahee ana
Hattie Brown and Mrs L. X. Hastings who comprise
another party. The latter are under the escort m
Il. c. mcfarland Of san Francisco. They arr an
bent on Sightseeing and pleasure. Mr.. Icckley i
tho owner Of line OF steamers plying between tho
Hawaiian Islands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-06


MAY IL AND IL. AT O'CLOCK
A. Georgs a, L arssy q GS%Daay.
LEAy1rrs ART ART Rooms g Isl AND 7SS BROADWAY.
A BOOK co oflIfg fS'EsS LIBRARY
Illustrated Books Rqgr.Pasa History pSsty yG anSss
CLASSICS and Periodical Literature also Irish History An
qa''' L'i PRiSr sa4 A SfS' AlGuProqRApHs
MONDAY AT II Be f iPs % 1a'i AaIs@rGRNooNs
May and 10, at 2;So o'clock
ON EXHIBITION sATUao DAY MORNING
rrDf fi$iYsqEsS%S 5P %5SEg
S.h is aT ana costaa iseo,i
s's: ss 6s OF & son
csrcatue Magazine Don 9@ixots large Paper T., w an
I oS eonses Art JapOaos Hawthorne edition
a s91ut asE: sP psRs and PsIss cocSy
hand La cRatres History Of the Popes spanish Ro-
" eSslns GsFaions and Handsome Bindings Of
David DaFT GS SHaiSf.'i IifEk&R2 COLLECTION
WEDNESDAY AF FssS sSl% MAY at $50 o'clock
ISL AND t IS SBihaoA 6%t N con lorH.sr.
A. William p. Moore, Auctioneer
MooREs ART GALLERIES.
200 FIFTH-AyE.
THE DURAND-RUEL
COLLECTION or
FRENCH PAINTINGS.
Mr. Durand Rue together Of the best
French artists and mas Orouyns
his COLLECTION 70 for the purpose OF ntodueng
highest Developments Oh kfeach
art ion o siuce accepted and rocOgnised In Europe
Ihe ooection contains hne examples OF the work ..
Df,1;As BoUDIN, JOHN LEWIS BROWN, BENAsSiL.
IEPINE HU0UEr. MICHEL WEEKS MON SiS-
ley DESBoUTINS, PIsSARR0 RENOIR, OlLbEhrs
LAFoN UENrRAY3 q Is aud others ot equal Importance
NOW ON EXHIBITION DAY AND EVENING.
SALE THIS FRIDAY EVENING. MAY u
AT O'CLOCK PROMPTLY.
Tenth Season
MRS McELRArH'S
HOMEMADE
branded. $50
sPIcED FRUIr4
Jeles Jams Pickles AMI Miace Meats
prra Rad Iurrant Jelly male OF odrrant Juice snn suyA
md nothns else Everything put ap IA eilss irs oesi
l;oods until TALL For prices reiercnceS
orueIs Ssg. Mrs SARAH = McELhArH
o0' "' 1913 Degraw-st, Brooklyn. NJ Y.
w III, UnniIinsou's Carpei Cleaning Works.
" is East 27th-sL send for Circulars
No charge this lsland sOuln Ot loVtnse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-06

m manufacturer OF New-AIoany, mo-, VINO stricken
with apoplexy in this city last night died at the Palmer
House this afternoon
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w. III. HankInson'. Carpe, Cleaning Works.
Post Office Notice.

IS East 27th-sL send Tor circulars .o., .
No charge for carriage Oh this Island s0ulh OF IoOnse
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-25
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

We have just received through the importers
the fullest aud most varied assortment o. Holiday
Goods ever offered in this city, including Havi-
lands celebrated mako of FRENCH CHINA in
Fish, Game, Oatmeal, Pudding, Chocolate and Ice
Cream Sets, Dinner and Tea Sets, After-dnncr
Cofioes, Single Tea and Moustschc Cups. Also a
most complete line of CABINET PIE Els, includ-
ing Abbotsford, Doulton, Bonn, and Royal Wor-
cester in the very latest styles and decorations
A beautiful limo of large and small Vases We
are unable to montion but few of the many beau
tiful goods We have received in the last few days
50 We cordially invite all to call aad look at these
goods before making their Xmas purchases.
{. ]. MILLER, SON & CO..
nov22 327 King street, Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-25
LOCAL BREVITHES.
Christmas is but a month off.

Christmas ls but month off
There was a heavy fog this morning which
interfered with navigation.
1t is hard to realize that within q month
the days will again begin to lengthen.
The exploits of"Maio Burgess, published
in yesterdays GAZETTE, has been one OF
the plincipal topics of conversation on the
streets to-day.
Messrs. Jameson & Cochran have in store
some foe family roe Potomac herring, rut
up 10 kits haf aud whole barrels, which
they are selling at reasonable rates.
1t is thought that the cheap rates at Mr..
Rogers steam laundry will induce many
housekeepers in this city to dispense with
one servant and have their lanrdry;ng done
there.
1t is understood that the gentlemen inter
ested in the formation of the proposed lit.
erary sc ciety are to meet this evening al the
residence of Mrs Mary G Broadus to Or
ganize.
TIE work Ct remodeling Armory Hall is
progressing rapidly and the mechanics at
work thereon are daily watched By q large
crowd of idlers who are ever ready 10 make
suggestions.
OuItuS d ulACuity idol nl1Dl LII sloio ou
upper Wolfe street, VIM. Madela, coored.
assaulted John Doran, white: and struck
him on the head with jug, inhicting a
painful wound. Madella WAS arrested and
fined $40
While playing with companion few
days ago. Sam, the little sen OF Mrs, Sier-
ling, who lives on King street. between
Fairfax and Lee. was stuck 10 one of his eyes
with sharp stick and will probably lose
his sight entirely.
The New York SIN says that at the fiIemcn's
parade at Long Island City yesterday "the New
York Volunteers formed brilliant patch OF red
drawing their double decked epg;no (the old sun
engine) which has taken 50 many prizes for its
artistic appearance
On Wednesday evening last q couple claiming
to live in the county, but who are believed to be
residents of Washington, came to this city. pro
cured marriage license from the clerk of the
county court and were married in the parlor OF
the Opera House restaurant
Mir. W. s. Moore, of this city, has been given a
contract by a Baltimore firm for furnishing ten
thousand iron washers, weighing % 900 pounds.
Mr.. o. F. Baggett will have for sale in market
to morrow some nice, young pork ard country
sausage beside his usual supply of fresh meats
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-25
EyR. r. Lucgs. Auctionccr

DY VIRTUE OF DECREE of the Corporation
- Court of the city of Alexandria, rendered on
the 2Oth day of October, 1887, in the chancery
cause of john Fletcher vs.. J. Z. Piper the under.
signed, commissioners therein named, will On
SATURDAY, the 10Th day of December, 1887, at
- o'clock M. at the Royal street entrance to the
Market building, expose for sale at public auction
the following property, to wit:
The ONE-HALF UNDIVIDED INTEREST
of James L. Piper in LOT OF GROUND
and FRAME TENEMENT situated thereon on
the east side Of Pitt street and south side of Orc
noco street at their intersection binding on Orc.
noco :ieet 63 . . feet and extending south with
that v idth half the square.
Terri OF :aIa: One fourth cash the residue in
three eqn'1 Indictments at six. twelve and eight
cen months rom the day of sale; he deferred
payments TO he secured by the purchasers bonds
with eooi personal security, and bearing interes.
from date OF sac. Tito to he retained until the
full pu;ca'se money has been paid.
ALBERT STUART
JOHN NJ. JOHNSON,
SAM'L. G.. BRENT
ccltifg that the bond required in the above
cause has been given.
nov9 is JOHN s. BEACH, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-25

RAID UPON AN ILLICIT DIsTILLERY =
Deputy Collector S. II Newhouse, with q.
5 Gusgers c. H. Dear and S. r. Armstrong
a few days since made raid upon an Illicit
grain distillery, located about three miles
from Linden station in the Blue Ridge
mountains, on thu premises of Charles Mills.
The whole concern was destroyed. II was
being operated on pretty large scale to he
crooked. Eleven head Of hogs penned al
tho dis,ilery had been turned out and
driven away before the officers reached the
dg!iilery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-25
LOCAL NEWS.

HOLIDAY ADvERTIsINc The rapid approach
Of the Christmas festivities has reminded Alezan-
drjas merchants that they must give notice to
the ussses OF the people thst they are prepared
for the usual rush. The evidence of this will be
iouud in the columns of the GAZETTE, the old
established paper of this section. 1t is read by
thousands every day, both within and without the
city, its circulation extending generally through
ont this part of the State A word to the wise is
N .ient
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-25

A BOLD THIEF.-Yesterday morning q
bold thief went iu;o the pasture of Mr.. Jos.
Chauncey, in Fairfax county, just west of
this ,i!t@y and caught lamb which he killed
and dressed witnia sight of MIR. C.'s house.
The thief Left the skin aud. entrails in the
field and carried off the carcass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-25

WANTS INFoRMATIoN-New Orleans is
asking for information about "Msjor" Bur.
CESS, recently located in that city. The
members of the Board of Trustees of the late
Georgia Military Academy can onlighteu
the people of that unfortunate city q good
deal about the "Majah. "-Sarannah NeiUS.
The citizens of Oxford, Nd, could proba-
bly, furnish some tips" concerning the
Major aud q number of merchants of this
city could also give his record"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-25

Mt VERNON AvENUE.-Mayor Smoot has
called the committee of twenty one of the
Mt Vernon Avenue Association to meet
at Wizards Hotel, in Washington, on
Wednesday evening next at 8 O'Clock, when
the committee on location will make their
report.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-25

THE MISSION at Grace Church continues
The interest is deepening and the attend
ance improving These meetings last thirty
minutes at $50 q. M; about an hour at
p. m; and about ninety minutes at 7:30 p
N. The meetings, which are held daily,
will be kept up next week. The rector will
continue to be assisted in the services.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-25

THE OPERA HoUsE.-The event of the
season will take place at the Opera House
tonight, when Mr. jules Levy will make
his first appearance in this city. The pro
gramme will embrace vocal as we'll as in
strumental music, the main feature being, oil
course, the great cornetist. Mr.. Levy will
be we'll supported throughout the entire
programme. A special feature of the even
ing will be the second act of Martha" by
the entire company in full dress costumes
A large number of seats have been already
taken and there is no doubt that the compa
ny will be greeted wi;h.a large and fashion
able audience
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-25

PERsoNAL-Mr John Crtcher, who has
been quite i'll for sometime past at his resi-
dence on Cameron street, is much better and
will soon be about again.
Mr. Louis c. Barley has returned from
Texas where be went to consummats the
sale of lands in that State in which he has
an interest.
Efforts are being made by the friends of
Mr.. G. w. Ramsay to induce him to become
q candidate for the City Council from the
Third ward.
Mr.. Dan German is seriously i'll at his
home on King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-25
AUCTION SALES.

TRUSTEES SALE-The FARM KNOWN AS
i BONNIE DOOM" lying 1 II miles northeast
Of Culpeper c. a., Va, will be sold at public auc.
ton on SATURDAY, December 3d. at - M. This
farm contains 17S1s acres. Location, great
beauty, natural fertility and abundance of fruit
and water. renders this enc of the most desirable
farms in Piedmont Va For particulars apply to
JOEL LINDSEY, 1923 L street n w. Washing
ton, D. G., or 10 s. $. BRADFORD, Culpcper CHI,
Va. nov14 d&tw2aw:3w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-25

Functional arrangement of the female
system is quickly cured by the use of DR.. r.
V. Pielce's ''Favorite Prescription" 1t re.
moves pain and restores health and
strength. By all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-25

ONLY ONE LEFT The announcement of
the death of Mr.. George Faunce. which &C.
curred at the aims house on Wednesday
night. recalls q "reminiscences which takes US
back 10 tbs GAYS when cur port contributed
the msi,r portion 20 Alexaudria's com
m,rcial prosperity. The deceased for about
eighteen Years of his life was a sesfaring
man. aud made sundry voyages to ard from
this mort, having sailed under Captains Hus
ser. Smith, Masters, Dearborn and other old
Alexandria shippers who long since paid
the debt of nature. Mr. Fauuco was one Of
the crew Of the schooner Talma, Captain
Savoy. of New London. Conn. which ar
rived AT this port on the Of June, 1910,
with seventeen German refug' es ON the
Island of jamaica on board. the vessel hav
ing stopped at Cuba on the way up and
taken on cargo of sugar and moasses con
signed To Alexandria The captain died on
the voyage an,i was buried at see. Some
years previou. The E0elish had undertaken
TO colouiZ- Jamaica with German settlers,
the object being to encourage the cultivation
of ginger. The English furnished houses
and ratious gratis to tie immigrants for one
year, but yellow fever breaking out among
them thinDed their ranks 10 such an extent
d at aa exodus followed, and all who could
abandoned the Island. As stated, seventeen
s-lecte Alexandria rs their future home,
aud among the lumber was Mr.. Christie.
pher Fisher, who Subsequently opened
public house on south Union street, whose
celebrated ale will be remembered by more
than one who reads this item. Mrs. Swans
bury a wellknown resident of this city,
was aso an immigrant on The Talme, and,
now that Mr. Fnunce has entered the spirit
world, is DOUBTLESS the only person living
who was aboard the "essel on the voyage al
ludad to--the captain, officers, crew and
passengers all. save her, having succlmbed
to the king Of terrors
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-25

names for g and a half.dozen more for S.
ware harded in, and with other help the
c"fnuiIttee purpose purchasing number of
ch. st.weighs. push and pull machines and
othar gymnasium apparatus. The commit.
tee " il shortly circulate paper for sub.
script rs 10 this branch, and all who wish
10 add to the already good advantages Offer
ed the young men and help themselves at
the same time can do SO. The annual sub.
scription is 50, which includes most of the
other advantages offered by the association
The ladies' auxiliary has promised substan
tial help in this brahch, and it is safe to say
that soon frat class gymnasium will be es
tablished,